Lava Cake Recipe

inspired by

@fireenginepizzaco

Dec 13 2025

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30m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Lava Cake in just 30m. Rich, gooey chocolate dessert.

Preparation

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare Ramekins

Grease four ramekins with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.

Batter Preparation

3. Melt Chocolate and Butter

In a heatproof bowl, combine 170g of dark chocolate and 113g of unsalted butter. Melt them together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.

4. Mix Sugar and Eggs

In a separate bowl, whisk together 100g of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

5. Combine Mixtures

Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.

6. Add Flour

Sift in 50g of all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined. Do not overmix.

Baking

7. Fill Ramekins

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

8. Bake

Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the center is soft.

9. Cool Slightly

Remove from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.

Serving

10. Serve

Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.